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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary After Tax in Sioux City

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท IA ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.83

Real Estate Agent Salary Range

25th Percentile

$32,000

Take-home:

$26,534

$2,211/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$54,000

Take-home:

$43,375

$3,615/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$68,281

$5,690/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $54,000

Gross Salary$54,000
Federal Tax(8.2%)โ€“$4,442
IA State Taxโ€“$2,052
Social Securityโ€“$3,348
Medicareโ€“$783
Annual Take-Home$43,375
$3,615Monthly
$1,668Bi-Weekly
19.68%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Sioux City

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)24.9% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$900/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,130/mo

COL Index

0.83

Comfortable Rent Max

$903/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,615 ($43,380/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,808

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,085

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$723

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$21,690

Wants / year

$13,014

Savings / year

$8,676

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Sioux City?

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Sioux City (IA) is $54,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $32,000 and the 75th percentile is $90,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Sioux City?

At the median salary of $54,000, a Real Estate Agent in IA takes home approximately $43,375 per year ($3,615/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 19.68%.

Can a Real Estate Agent afford rent in Sioux City?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Sioux City is $900/month. On the median Real Estate Agent salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 24.9%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($903/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Real Estate Agent salaries in Sioux City?

Sioux City has a cost-of-living index of 0.83 (1.00 = national average). Sioux City is 17% cheaper than the US average, so the Real Estate Agent salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.